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Matoaka, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Mercer County County
Matoaka, WV
At a Glance
How Matoaka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Matoaka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Matoaka a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Matoaka residents earn a median household income of $23,929 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $11,392. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,682 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Matoaka is $74,400 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $79,305. Median rent is $565/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Matoaka reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
7.4% of adults in Matoaka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 42.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Matoaka has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.